2008 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · VA08 MFX
2008 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/08/2008. Recorded mileage 83,614 miles. MOT valid until 14/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1798cc
VA08 MFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 83,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volvo V50
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
VA08 MFX Mileage History
- 04/12/202168,271 mi
- 10/11/202268,962 mi+691 mi
- 15/11/202374,467 mi+5,505 mi
- 29/10/202478,989 mi+4,522 mi
- 10/11/202583,614 mi+4,625 mi
Average of roughly 3,900 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VA08 MFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V50 (VA08 MFX) between December 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: VOLVO V50
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Tailgate wiring and latch faults(Moderate)
The V50’s tailgate loom and latch wiring can fail through repeated opening, causing rear wiper, demister and boot-release problems.
- EGR and DPF clogging on diesels(Moderate)
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
- Powershift gearbox faults(Serious)
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if the correct servicing has been skipped.
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